Re: Diagnosis, Please

[Gbouff1@aol.com]

Ian,
It sounds as though your throw-out bearing is begining to go bad.  The high 
pitched whine is probably the sound created by the bearing not spinning 
properly when pushed against the pressure plate.  After it warms up, the 
bearing probably begins to turn more freely thus subduing or eliminating the 
whine.  You more than likely need to replace the bearing.  See what the other 
listers say before making any rash decisions.

Gary Bouffard
59 TR3A TS58399